All Connected TV & Devices articles – Page 8
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Industry Trends
The role of voice in content discovery
Voice is becoming an increasingly important part of content discovery, but can it ever replace the remote control? Ann-Marie Corvin investigates.
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News
NBC pulls The Office from Netflix in favour of own streaming service
The US version of The Office will be pulled from Netflix 2021 – as NBC makes its own upcoming streaming platform the exclusive home of the popular sitcom.
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News
IBC addresses new era of media
IBC2019: Industry experts and thought leaders will gather at the annual IBC Show to address the biggest opportunities and challenges faced by the industry.
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News
Amazon unveils Dolby Vision-equipped 4K TV
Amazon has launched its first Fire TV Edition TV with support for Dolby Vision.
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Industry Trends
Planet-scale AR in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Niantic says Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will bring unprecedented scale to AR gaming. It could also provide a glimpse into the future of entertainment.
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News
BBC abolishes free TV licences for over-75s
Almost four million UK pensioners will have to pay for a TV licence as of June next year after the government-funded scheme was confirmed to end today.
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News
Microsoft unveils 8K Xbox
Microsoft has announced its next-generation gaming console will support 8K resolution playback and allow 120 frames per second.
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News
BBC unveils Glastonbury 2019 broadcast line-up
The BBC has revealed its broadcast plans for this year’s Glastonbury festival, confirming that viewers and listeners will be able to experience extensive coverage through BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer.
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News
Disney+ predicted to take on Netflix and Amazon
The Disney+ streaming service is expected to add 19.2 million subscribers in Western Europe by 2024, driving the next OTT boom, according to Digital TV Research.
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News
Voice control transforms TV experiences
Voice has unlocked opportunities for broadcasters and platform operators to deliver customised experiences and next-generation TV experiences.
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Executive Interviews
Interview: Ben Lavender, DAZN
The creator of the BBC iPlayer and now DAZN’s chief product officer, Ben Lavender has led the design and development of the sports streaming service from start-up to launch in nine countries.
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Thought Leadership
Using the cloud to build data-driven broadcasters
As digital content consumption grows, for the first time broadcasters have a direct customer relationship with the viewer with “real-time” insight into the user experience, writes Yeming Wang.
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Industry Trends
NAB 2019: Esports targeted by kit vendors
NAB 2019: The rapid growth of esports is proving to be a godsend for live event kit vendors, and as a result was a major focus at this year’s show in Las Vegas
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Industry Trends
Direct to consumer partnerships drive Viacom strategy
Viacom is championing audiences and its flagship channels with traditional distribution and over-the-top models to enhance value beyond its core offerings, according to SVP Dan Fahy.
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Industry Trends
Getting to the core of Apple TV+
In a golden era of storytelling, Apple has turned its attention to reinventing TV and adding healthy competition to the ecosystem, writes Paolo Pescatore
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Industry Trends
Google Stadia: Not just for gamers?
Far more than a game streaming service, Google Stadia represents a transformative shift in digital communication, writes Adrian Pennington.
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News
Netflix eschews Apple alliance
Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings has confirmed that the SVOD service won’t be available via Apple TV, which is expected to be announced next Monday.
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Industry Trends
Innovation at home: Cloud PVRs and wireless STBs
The ongoing evolution of innovative cloud PVRs and wireless/IP-based STBs are among the trends rendering this a highly dynamic part of the broadcast market.
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Industry Trends
What to expect at Mobile World Congress 2019
From foldable phones to live biohack chip implants and an exhibition and conference awash with 5G, we look at the likely trends and talking points at this year’s Mobile World Congress.
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News
VOD rivals cinema as favourite
Almost half of UK filmgoers select Netflix as favourite ahead of the cinema to consume new content, according to a study into audience evolution.